Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

The jury has their instructions and the case is now officially in their hands. What were those instructions, and how long might the Blagojevich brothers wait for their verdict? Elizabeth Brackett reports.

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Arts & Entertainment

Shrek the Musical

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Blagojevich Trial 2010

News Analysis: Blagojevich Trial

Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in on the prosecution and defense's closing arguments and the possible impact on the jurors.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

The case is about to be in the hands of the jury. Closing arguments finished today in the federal corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich, and the jury will begin deliberating tomorrow. Elizabeth Brackett was there for the defense's more-than-energetic finish -- she gives us all the fiery details.

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Chicago Business News

Chicago Business

Can production of the Ford Explorer in Chicago and the creation of 1,200 jobs bring Chicago's unemployment rate under 10 percent? Kris Kridel joins us to talk about Ford's announcement and other business headlines.

Politics

Cambodia War Crimes Trial Verdict

30 years after one of the worst genocides in history, a war crimes tribunal hands down its first verdict. Ash-har Quraishi will be here with the story of Chicago's remarkable connections to the killing fields of Cambodia.

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Blagojevich Trial 2010

News Analysis: Blagojevich Trial Closing Arguments

How effective were closing arguments, and where will the trial go from here? Carol Marin and her panel take a look.

Blagojevich Trial 2010

Rod Blagojevich Trial

The beginning of closing arguments brought out a crowd -- including the courtroom debut of Blagojevich daughters Amy and Annie. Elizabeth Brackett fills us in on the details.